Osmotic delivery system with early zero order push power engine
US7074423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0024
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an osmotic engine useful in an osmotic delivery system for delivery of a beneficial agent in a controlled manner over a preselected administration period. By including a flowable engine comprising at least one osmotic agent and at least one fluid vehicle, the resulting osmotic engine reaches a zero order push power or push rate quickly and provides steady delivery of the beneficial agent.
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